Date of Award
Spring 2014
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Major
Urban Studies
First Advisor
Garth Myers
Second Advisor
Xiangming Chen
Third Advisor
Piero Vereni
Abstract
This thesis addresses the rich tradition of urban occupations, also known as "squatting", in Rome, Italy. I argue that Roman squatting had its origins mainly in the Social Center Movement of the late 1970s and a preceding wave of occupations aimed at garnering affordable housing. In order to provide a context for these social movements, I first briefly describe the urban development history of the city since the late 1800s. The Roman pattern of urban development favored private interests and land speculation in a manner that resulted in overconsumption and the marginalization of a large sect of the population. In recent times, new organizations have begun to practice variations of traditional Roman squatting in the face of increased international immigration and a lingering economic crisis.
Recommended Citation
McGann, Shaun J., "Interpreting the Roman Squatting Tradition". Senior Theses, Trinity College, Hartford, CT 2014.
Trinity College Digital Repository, https://digitalrepository.trincoll.edu/theses/429
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Comments
Senior thesis completed at Trinity College for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies.